White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett acknowledges the government shutdown hit the economy harder than predicted. The fallout was felt in key sectors like travel and construction. The good news? A fast recovery is expected as soon as the government reopens and resumes its normal activities.
Key changes made in all versions:
· Replaced "stated" with more common verbs like "says," "acknowledges," or "according to." · Simplified "anticipated a rapid recovery" to "projects a swift rebound" or "is optimistic about a rapid recovery." · Rephrased "once it reopens" to clearer phrases like "once federal operations fully resume." · Combined sentences for better flow and a more professional tone suitable for a news post or social media.